Get Locked out of Android Phone? [4 Efficient Fixes]

When it comes to the lock screen, password, pattern, PIN, fingerprint, and face lock are available for users to choose from for most phone models. Don't underestimate its role. With the lock screen, your information and essential data are protected from others. But if you forget the passcode or your fingerprint doesn't work anymore, you need to unlock it through some unconventional ways. That's today's topic will discuss below. We've provided solutions to unlock iPhones with iOS unlocking software. Today, let's explore what shall we do when we get locked out of Android phone.

Part 1. The Easiest Way to Remove Lock Screen When Locked Out of Android Phone

What would you do when you get locked out of Android phone? First of all, you need to figure out in which scenario you would get locked out of Android phone. Then we will provide a universal method to help you fix it.

Scenarios for inaccessible Android phones:

• Forgot the passcode - You are not allowed to access your Android phone without an access credential, such as a password, PIN, or pattern.
• Disabled - If you have entered incorrect passcodes many times, your Android device will be disabled.
• Cracked screen - Your Android device screen is cracked or broken and you fail to access your phone by tapping the screen that doesn't work.
• Second-hand - If you get a second-hand phone with the passcode of the lock screen unknown, you are not able to access it.

For all the situations above, here we recommend an all-in-one comprehensive solution - EaseUS MobiUnlock for Android. This Android unlocking software is designed to remove all kinds of screen locks on 99% of Android devices, including Samsung, LG, Motorola, Google, Huawei, and other brands. And it will erase all the data stored on the phone, except some older versions of Samsung phones won't.

Step 1. Launch EaseUS MobiUnlock for Android. To unlock Android without password, choose "Remove Screen Lock" from the interface.

Step 2. Select the brand of your phone then follow the onscreen instructions to unlock your phone.

Step 3. After following the step-by-step guide, you can unlock your phone without password or other lock screen types successfully.

Part 2. Three Additional Ways to Bypass Lock Screen When Locked Out of Android Phone

Apart from third-party Android phone unlocking software, there are many ways you can use to remove the lock screen when you're locked out of Android phone. In this section, we will share with you four simple methods to assist you to unlock your Android phone and access it as soon as possible. Now let's take a look together!

Factory Reset

I'm sure you're no stranger to "factory reset" or you've heard the word more or less. What is a factory reset to a phone? A factory reset is also called a hard reset. A factory reset will delete everything that is saved on the phone and reset your phone to its factory settings. And here, we can use this feature to remove the information on the lock screen configuration. Then we will access the phone without a passcode.

Here's how to perform a factory reset to unlock your Android phone when it's locked:

Step 1. Power off.

Step 2. Press the volume up/down (as "Up/Down") and the power buttons (as "OK") to enter the Recovery Mode.

Step 3. Then select Wipe data/factory reset.

Step 4. Select Factory data reset > Reboot system now to start the data reset process.

Find My Device

In addition to a factory reset, you are also able to use a third-party website to unlock your Android phone remotely. With Find My Device, you don't need to connect your locked phone to a computer. And you can bypass the lock screen without losing data. But the Location service and the Find My Service feature shall be enabled on your locked phone, or this service is not available for you.

Here's how to bypass the lock screen when you get locked out of Android device:

Step 1. Navigate to the Find My Device website on your browser.

Step 2. Sign in with your Google Account.

Step 3. Select your locked Android device.

Step 4. Click SECURE DEVICE to continue.

Step 5. On the pop-up screen, set a new password for your locked screen remotely.

Step 6. Wait for five minutes and use the password to unlock your phone.

The Forgot Pattern Service

In this part, we will explain how to take advantage of the Forgot Pattern feature to bypass the lock screen of an Android phone. This method is quite simple but limited. In fact, the Forgot Pattern feature is only preserved on Android 4.4 and lower versions. So it is not available on Android 5 Lollipop and higher. You are able to get your Google account back if you forget the account or password by learning: "How to Unlock Android Phone With Google Account."

Here's how:

Step 1. Enter the passcode on the screen enough times until the Forgot Pattern feature appears on the screen.

Step 2. Now tap Forgot pattern > Enter Google Account details to continue.

Step 3. On the next screen, enter your Google Email address and password.

Step 4. Once you sign in with your Google credentials, your phone will be unlocked.

Final Thought

In this article, we have explained four ways to remove the lock screen when you get locked out of Android phone. In addition, you are welcome to go to the EaseUS website to download this powerful tool and access more relevant information about this software. In addition, you are able to view our other products if you're interested. As always, we appreciate your suggestions, commendations, or feedback.

FAQs about 'Locked Out of Android Phone'

If you have any questions about today's topic - Locked Out of Android Phone, you may want to check the commonly asked questions below.

1. How can I unlock FRP lock on my Samsung phone?

We strongly recommend using EaseUS MobiUnlock for Android mentioned in this article to unlock the Samsung FRP lock in minutes. You are welcome to download the free trial version of this application.

2. Why Find My Device does not work with my locked Android phone?

There are mainly three reasons for this situation:

• Your Android phone does not connect to a Google account.
• You do not enable the Location service for your locked Android device.
• You do not enable the Find My Device feature on your locked Android phone.

3. Can I boot my Android device in Safe Mode to unlock the built-in lock screen of my phone?

Unfortunately no. The lock screen removal method with Safe Mode is only available with the lock screen from a third-party lock application. You can unlock your Android device via a factory reset if you want to bypass the lock screen through these hardware buttons that come with your phone.